Cleaning Trans-Dichloroethylene (t-DCE) Residues
Q: We current use your product Liquinox in one of our cleaning processes. We are potentially looking to expand its use to other cleaning and were wondering if this product will solubilize trans-dichloroethylene as this is a concern that is not addressed by our current cleaning process?
A: Trans-Dichloroethylene is a toxic and hazardous compound, often used in solvent cleaning. It avoidance has come under increased recommendations. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to clean up as a residue.
An important thing to note is that detergents don’t solubilize so much as they would emulsify an organic solvent
Cleaning of Rouge and Passivation of Stainless
Q: We have a stainless steel large tank a piping system with rouge cleaning and passivation needs. Requiring a low foaming detergent, as we will run a CIP system. Can Alconox, LLC assist?
A: Rouge is the formation of iron oxide or hydroxide on stainless steel, often created by a corrosive over time or improper passivation efforts. To clean rouge we recommend a hot (65C / 150F or hotter) 3%….
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Liquinox vs. Citranox
Q: What is the difference between Liquinox vs. Citranox? We are using Liquinox for many of our applications but are having trouble with stainless steel cleaning cannulas with a small ID. Is Citranox the answer if the residue is inorganic?
A: Although Liquinox detergent is excellent at cleaning a host of residues, Citranox cleaner is indeed the better choice if we are fairly certain this is a largely inorganic residue.
Cleaning Aluminum in an Automated Conveyor Washer
Q: We are cleaning aluminum parts in a conveyor type washer. What would be the recommended detergent for removing general residues?
A: Conveyor washer systems allow for cleaning of mass produced parts, often uniform, to be cleaned efficiently and repeatedly. For cleaning general residues from aluminum in an automated conveyor washer, which usually takes a liquid concentrate, I would recommend warm 1-2% Solujet® Low-Foaming Phosphate-Free Liquid. It is safe on aluminum and used throughout the world for general residue cleaning in automated systems.
